The huge auction hall was packed to capacity, with countless people still pouring in.
Upon closer inspection, one can see that although there are quite a few people entering, they are all Half-Emperor, with the weakest among them being Two-Star Half-Emperor.
Meanwhile, outside the auction house, the surging crowd was stopped ten feet away from the entrance. Most of them wore expressions of extreme regret and left the auction house dejectedly, because they were not qualified to enter.
As soon as Song Gang returned to Xiao Yan and Luo Jin's side, new rules were established at the auction. Due to the large number of people attending the auction, the auction house's senior management decided to establish new rules for the event in order to maintain order.
Anyone wishing to participate in the auction must pay 50,000 Spirit Coin!
Fifty thousand Spirit Coin is a considerable sum for most people, and paying fifty thousand Spirit Coin in vain has an implicit deterrent effect on those who come to participate in the auction.
After all, there were quite a few Half-Emperor participating in the auction, and Xiao Yan only had six Void Lightning Pool Invitation to auction. Without sufficient financial resources, the chances of them winning the Lightning Invitation from the Half-Emperor were extremely slim, and they wouldn't take that risk.
While this new regulation was established, it not only brought huge profits to the auction houses, but also reshuffled the participants in this auction.
The entry fee of 50,000 Spirit Coin deterred the vast majority of people and also separated those forces that truly had the strength to compete for the Lightning Invitation. In layman's terms, those who could enter the auction house were all truly wealthy people.
It has to be said that having managed an auction house for so many years, Song Gang is very familiar with all the ways to make money in the auction house. Through his methods, not only were those wealthy big shots brought out, but also, during the auction, the bids from all parties to compete for the auction items were naturally ridiculously high.
In this way, it would be entirely beneficial for both the auction house and Xiao Yan.
As time slowly passed, the auction hall eventually filled with a large crowd, and the noisy voices echoed through the hall like muffled thunder.
The already impatient crowd became even more agitated in the noisy atmosphere. Some of the powerful Half-Emperor in the room vented their frustrations on the auction house's stewards.
In an instant, the huge auction hall was thrown into chaos.
In the first row of seats in the auction hall, closest to the auction stage, four figures sat with their eyes closed, leaning back in their chairs. These four were none other than Mo Zhai Di and his group, who had just met Xiao Yan and his companions outside the auction hall.
Feeling the noisy atmosphere in the arena, even these four people, with their composure, couldn't help but feel a little irritated. Mu Han, as Nine-Star Half-Emperor, was even more disgusted by it.
"Hmph, so noisy!"
With a cold snort, an invisible pressure of soul energy swept across the entire auction house, centered on Mu Han. The terrifying aura caused the expressions of everyone present to change. Only then did they remember that there was a Venerable God named Mu Han in this auction house. If anyone ignored him and touched him, the consequences would be no laughing matter.
"Hahaha, I'm really sorry. I had some things to take care of later, so I'm a little late. I hope everyone can understand. After all, this auction is quite special, and to be on the safe side, I have to make some extra preparations."
However, just as Mu Han's Soul Storm swept through the entire auction house, a hearty laugh came from the void, and then everyone saw Song Gang, who had left earlier, reappear in the auction house.
After these words, everyone turned their attention to Song Gang, who then looked at Mu Han, who was sitting in the front row, smiled again, and said:
"Thank you very much, Master Mu. I wasn't here just now, and it seems Master Mu helped maintain order. I thank you in advance!"
As he finished speaking, Song Gang's sharp gaze swept across the entire room, finally settling on Mu Han once more.
"Hmph, if you're truly grateful, then quickly bring out the Void Lightning Pool Invitation so I can bid on it immediately."
Mu Han and said.
"Hehe, Master Mu is too kind. There are indeed quite a few items to be auctioned this time, and the order of the auction was personally decided by Mr. Yan Xiao. Although I am the manager of the auction house, I cannot easily change it, so I hope Master Mu can wait patiently..."
Upon hearing Mu Han's words, Song Gang smiled faintly and dismissed them with a few casual remarks.
"Hmph, I think you all had ulterior motives all along, using the Void Lightning Pool Invitation to gain more benefits for yourselves. That's that kid's real purpose, isn't it?"
"Hehe, no, that's not right. Master Mu, as one of the two giants of the Ancient Wilderness City, it would be too beneath you to sit here. I have already prepared a private room for you. Why don't you all go there?"
Mu Han's words did not move Song Gang. Instead, he smiled faintly and spoke to Mu Han again.
Upon hearing this, the latter's old eyes narrowed, his deep gaze fixed on Song Gang. Yan Bing and Old Monster Hu exchanged a glance, their eyes flickering, but neither of them said anything.
Mo Zhai, standing to the side, also frowned slightly. He felt that Song Gang's words had a hidden meaning, but he couldn't figure out what it was.
"Tch, since you've been so kind in inviting me, I'll oblige this time. But do you really think that these things can stop my investigation?"
Being an old fox, Mu Han immediately understood Song Gang's intentions, unlike Mo Zhai.
The reason Song Gang moved them away from the venue was to use the special restrictions of the VIP room to limit his ability to probe with his Spiritual Strength.
After all, if Mu Han were to use his power to secretly manipulate those who came to participate in the auction, how could the auction continue?
"Hehe, since that's the case, then please!"
Mu Han's words elicited a soft chuckle from Song Gang. He seemed indifferent to the matter, or perhaps he had great confidence in the restrictions placed on the auction house. With a wave of his sleeve, he gestured for them to proceed. Song Gang looked at Mu Han and his companions with a strange smile.
Mu Han narrowed his eyes again, a glint of light flashing within them. He was the first to stand up, gave a soft hum, and followed a waiter who came forward to lead the group toward the VIP room where they were waiting.
After a brief moment of hesitation, Yan Bing and the others followed closely behind.
As the group left one after another, Song Gang's gaze remained fixed on the waiter who had led the way for them, a slight nervousness creeping into his heart.
Seeing the group disappear into a passage, Song Gang no longer hesitated. He faced the crowd again, waved his sleeve, and the aura of Eight-Star Half-Emperor erupted. Everyone present was shocked. They had just watched a venerable god leave, and now this one was about to unleash his power again.
Ignoring the solemn-looking ordinary Half-Emperor experts, Song Gang stretched out his broad palms, moving them in unison with his fingertips lightly touching, rapidly casting out a series of intricate hand seals. In the void in front of him, mysterious waves rippled in response.
This is a unique method Heavenly Cloud Auction House, but it also utilizes an array to create an invisible barrier in the arena.
This barrier does not block the human body, but it prevents the soul from probing. In the realm of formations, this is not considered high-level, but it is extremely rare in the barren lands of this continent.
As Song Gang unleashed all the hand seals, the entire arena was enveloped in a mysterious aura. Everyone felt their souls grow heavy, and although they knew it was due to the formation, they were still terrified.
With the array covering them, the auras of these Half-Emperor were also isolated from each other. At this moment, apart from their faces, they did not recognize each other.
Among these people, quite a few wore masks, which greatly enhanced their secrecy during the auction process.
"Hehe, I've kept you all waiting. All preparations are now complete, and what you've all been waiting for is contained within this Storage Ring in my hand—the six Void Lightning Pool Invitation!"
"Whoosh..."
Upon hearing the Void Lightning Pool Invitation, the crowd erupted in excitement, and Song Gang smiled with satisfaction, then laughed heartily again, saying:
"It seems you are all eager to begin. Well then, I hereby officially announce that the Heavenly Cloud Auction House 'Lightning Invitation Auction is now open for business!"